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SpineTendonsSpinalIntervertebralBonesInterspinousIliolumbar ligamentInferiorInguinal ligamentFibular collaterVertebraeSupraspinous ligamentPelvic floorLateral ligamentJoint capsuleJointsMedial and lateralFibrousTransverse archesLigamentousSacroiliacVertebral columnAnterior transverse archFEMALE PelvisPelvisAttachesAnkleArchesGray's AnatomyAtlas of Human AnatomyStructuresDiscsFibresInjuriesCecumConnectsVesselsNeckFemoralBony
Spine19
  • The fibers of the posterior longitudinal ligament form a thick band between the vertebral pedicles, especially in the lower thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine. (anatomy.app)
  • Also, the posterior longitudinal ligament increases the overall stability of the spine during flexion. (anatomy.app)
  • These two ligaments connect and support the spine from the neck to the lower back. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Wiring all this together are ligaments, tough bands that connect the vertebrae, protect the discs, and stabilize the spine. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • The three principal ligaments of the spine are the anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL), ligamentum flavum, and posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL). (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • An understanding of the basic anatomy of the epidural space also requires recognition of the following key anatomic features of the spine. (medscape.com)
  • In this article, we will explore the different soft tissues of the spine, including ligaments, tendons, and muscles, and their essential functions. (spineinfo.com)
  • This ligament runs along the anterior (front) surface of the vertebral bodies and helps prevent excessive extension (backward bending) of the spine. (spineinfo.com)
  • Situated along the posterior (back) aspect of the vertebral bodies, this ligament prevents excessive flexion (forward bending) of the spine and helps to protect the spinal cord. (spineinfo.com)
  • These ligaments connect the spinous processes (the bony projections on the back of the spine) and help limit excessive flexion and rotation of the spine. (spineinfo.com)
  • Understanding the soft tissues of the spine, including ligaments, tendons, and muscles, is crucial for comprehending the complexity of spinal function and stability. (spineinfo.com)
  • Understanding the anatomy of the spine enhances your ability to discuss conditions of the spine and treatment options with your doctor. (mispineandjointcare.com)
  • This ligament typically thickens in patients with Scheuermann's disease and adds to the forward pull on the spine, producing more wedging and kyphosis. (health-local.com)
  • This exhibit depicts the normal sagittal anatomy of the cervical spine and arteries. (anatomicaljustice.com)
  • At the same time, the bones and ligaments that make up the spine become less pliable and thicken. (aans.org)
  • This fact may be explained by the unique biomechanics and anatomy of the paediatric cervical spine. (physio-pedia.com)
  • The information herein on " Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine " is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional or licensed physician and is not medical advice. (elpasobackclinic.com)
  • The lower cervical spine that permits motion through intervertebral discs and facet joints and is limited by the anterior longitudinal ligament and posterior ligamentous complex. (boneandspine.com)
  • Yellow ligament connects all the arcs of the spine, and the rear body of the vertebrae. (osvilt.com)
Tendons8
  • Ligaments provide stability and limit excessive movement, tendons connect muscles to bones, and muscles work together to facilitate movement and maintain posture. (spineinfo.com)
  • It is supported by muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and innervated by nerves that branch out from the centrally placed spinal cord. (mispineandjointcare.com)
  • In interaction with muscles, tendons and flexible ligaments, they enable the complex human movement sequences and at the same time serve as shock absorbers. (maisonbaum.com)
  • The cement is replaced by flexible muscles, tendons and ligaments. (maisonbaum.com)
  • Importantly for clinicians who work in sport, a 'sprained ankle' can mask damage to other structures, such as subtle fractures around the ankle joint, osteochondral fractures of the dome of the talus, and dislocation or longitudinal rupture of the peroneal tendons. (mhmedical.com)
  • They are formed by the tarsal and metatarsal bones, and supported by a network of ligaments and tendons. (shiken.ai)
  • This 3-part hand skeleton model shows the anatomical detail of the ligaments and tendons found in the hand, wrist, and lower forearm. (candent.ca)
  • High quality anatomical replica of the human foot and ankle, showing all important ligaments and tendons including the Achilles and peroneus longus tendons of the ankle. (candent.ca)
Spinal4
  • Together with other primary ligaments, it contributes to the stability of the spinal structures. (anatomy.app)
  • The unique anatomy of the thoracolumbar junction predisposes this level of the spinal column to dislocation fractures. (medscape.com)
  • A series of ligaments serves to maintain alignment of the spinal column. (mhmedical.com)
  • The arc and the body constitute the spinal canal, but apart from them, are part and ligaments. (osvilt.com)
Intervertebral4
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament attaches to the posterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies and their respective intervertebral discs. (anatomy.app)
  • Posteriorly, it is separated from the lumbar vertebræ and intervertebral fibrocartilages by the anterior longitudinal ligament and left lumbar veins. (theodora.com)
  • Use this tool to identify the bones, intervertebral discs, and ligaments of the vertebral column. (openstax.org)
  • The connection of the vertebrae of this part is performed by means of intervertebral discs, joints and ligaments. (osvilt.com)
Bones19
  • This article looks at the anatomy of the back, including bones, muscles, and nerves. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Ligaments are tough, flexible bands of connecting tissue that join bones to other bones. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Ligaments are strong bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect bones to bones, providing stability and limiting excessive movement within a joint. (spineinfo.com)
  • this image shows the posterior 'back' view of the female pelvic brim (the bones and ligaments that forms the pelvic region in the female) showing: 1. (edoctoronline.com)
  • this image shows the boundaries of the pelvic area formed of the pelvic bones and ligaments showing: 1. (edoctoronline.com)
  • A ligament is a band of tissue that connects bones together. (mmarmedical.com)
  • For example, we may instance the expansion of the tendon of the semimembranosus muscle to the oblique ligament of the knee-joint, and the offshoots from the tendon of the tibialis posterior muscle to the plantar aspects of various tarsal bones, as illustrations of structures which play an important part as ligaments, but are not indelibly incorporated with the joint capsule. (co.ma)
  • Also called the tailbone, the coccyx is formed from the fusion of four bones and provides attachment for muscles and ligaments to the pelvic floor. (mispineandjointcare.com)
  • Neck pain can come from a number of disorders or diseases that involve any of the tissues in the neck, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments or muscles. (aans.org)
  • These bones are laid out in longitudinal and transverse arches, supported by different muscles and ligaments. (mtdevlab.com)
  • Support is provided by musculature (Tibialis anterior and posterior, fibularis longus, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis, and the intrinsic foot muscles), ligaments (Plantar ligaments such as the long plantar, short plantar and plantar calcaneonavicular ligaments, as well as the medial ligament of the ankle joint), bones (The shape of the bones forming the arch), and other structures (Plantar aponeurosis). (shiken.ai)
  • It is supported by musculature (Fibularis longus, flexor digitorum longus, and the intrinsic foot muscles), ligaments (Plantar ligaments including the long plantar, short plantar and plantar calcaneonavicular ligaments), bones (The shape of the bones forming the arch), and other structures (Plantar aponeurosis). (shiken.ai)
  • Structures that provide support to the transverse arch include musculature (Fibularis longus and tibialis posterior), ligaments (Plantar ligaments such as the long plantar, short plantar and plantar calcaneonavicular ligaments, and deep transverse metatarsal ligaments), bones (The wedged shape of the bones forming the arch), and other structures (Plantar aponeurosis). (shiken.ai)
  • The foot is made up of the calcaneus (heel bone), talus, navicular, three cuneiforms and first three metatarsal bones, which together form the two longitudinal arches: the medial arch and the lateral arch. (shiken.ai)
  • The lateral arch is the flatter of the two longitudinal arches, and is formed by the calcaneus, cuboid and 4th and 5th metatarsal bones. (shiken.ai)
  • The plantar ligaments offer additional support (in particular the long plantar, short plantar and plantar calcaneonavicular ligaments), as does the bony structure in the shape of the bones of the arch, and the plantar aponeurosis. (shiken.ai)
  • 201061· Joint models for longitudinal and survival data are particularly relevant to many cancer clinical trials and observational studies in which longitudinal biomarkers (eg, circulating tumor cells, immune response to a vaccine, and qualityoflife measurements) may be highly associated with time to event, such as relapsefree survival or overall Joint Anatomy Models Joint Education Anatomical ,Joints occur where two bones meet and without joints, movement would be impossible. (paal21texel.nl)
  • This life size six part model of a female pelvis represents detailed information about the topography of bones, ligaments, vessels, nerves, pelvic floor muscles and female genital organs. (candent.ca)
  • Methods: Computed tomography of a human tooth was used to build a finite element model, which comprised the cancellous and cortical bones, the periodontal ligament and the tooth. (bvsalud.org)
Interspinous1
  • Vertebrae are stabilized by an anterior longitudinal ligament, posterior ligament, and interspinous ligament. (mhmedical.com)
Iliolumbar ligament1
Inferior5
  • This ligament is an inferior continuation of the tectorial membrane, which connects the axis to the base of the skull . (anatomy.app)
  • Hyoglossus attaches into the side of tongue in the middle of styloglossus muscle laterally as well as inferior longitudinal muscle medially. (earthslab.com)
  • Inferior longitudinal muscle of tongue. (earthslab.com)
  • The anterior atlantoaxial ligament extends from the anterior midportion of the dens to the inferior aspect of the anterior arch of C1. (physio-pedia.com)
  • The distal parts of the fibula and tibia articulate at the inferior tibiofibular joint where they are supported by the inferior tibiofibular ligaments or syndesmosis. (mhmedical.com)
Inguinal ligament1
  • Lastly, the inguinal ligament of Poupart and the lacunar ligament of Gimbernat, being special developments in connexion with an expanded tendon or aponeurosis, are still further removed from association with an articulation. (co.ma)
Fibular collater1
  • The tibial collateral ligament of the same joint is regarded as a detached portion of the tendon belonging to that part of the adductor magnus muscle which takes origin from the ischium, while the fibular collateral ligament of the knee is considered by some to be the primitive femoral origin of the peronaeus longus muscle. (co.ma)
Vertebrae2
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament runs from the body of the axis (C2) down to the sacral vertebrae ( sacrum ). (anatomy.app)
  • The bony vertebrae are further supported by strong ligaments and muscles that bind them and allow for safe movement. (aans.org)
Supraspinous ligament2
  • supraspinous ligament 2. (edoctoronline.com)
  • The thickest portions of the anterior longitudinal ligament and the supraspinous ligament are found in which regions of the vertebral column? (openstax.org)
Pelvic floor1
  • This large format chart is ideal for teaching and explaining the anatomy, structure and issues with the pelvic floor. (candent.ca)
Lateral ligament2
  • The first half of this chapter focuses on anatomy, clinical assessment and management of lateral ligament injuries after ankle sprain and their sequelae. (mhmedical.com)
  • Such injuries and their complaints persist longer than would be expected with a straightforward lateral ligament sprain. (mhmedical.com)
Joint capsule2
  • Total rupture of left ATFL (ankle ligament) and associated joint capsule damage in a soccer kickabout with friends. (mhmedical.com)
  • In short, the changes in MLA can affect balance sense, and the skin of the sole of the foot, ligament constituting MLA, the sensory input from intrinsic and extrinsic mechanoreceptor located in the tendon of muscles and joint capsule, and the flexibility and stability of MLA are closely related to standing position and walking balance [12]. (scirp.org)
Joints2
  • The anatomic structures that have been implicated as pain generators include the vertebral discs, nerve roots, ligaments, zygapophysial joints (z-joints), sacroiliac joints, and the musculature. (medscape.com)
  • From what has been said in connexion with the development of joints, it will be evident that ligaments are essentially products derived from the cellular articular disc. (co.ma)
Medial and lateral2
  • The foot has two longitudinal arches-the medial and lateral arches. (mtdevlab.com)
  • The foot has three arches - two longitudinal (medial and lateral) arches and one anterior transverse arch (Fig. 1). (shiken.ai)
Fibrous1
  • The spiral ligament is a fibrous cushion located between the stria vascularis and the bony otic capsule. (wikipedia.org)
Transverse arches3
  • The healthy foot acts like a shock absorber due to its three contact points and its longitudinal and transverse arches. (maisonbaum.com)
  • On impact, the longitudinal and transverse arches act like bridges, absorbing the body weight like shock absorbers. (maisonbaum.com)
  • To do this, the longitudinal and transverse arches are used in turn- which looks like an S-shaped curve from above. (maisonbaum.com)
Ligamentous2
  • The medial arch, which is the higher of the two longitudinal arches, is supported by the muscular and ligamentous components of the foot. (shiken.ai)
  • Ligamentous support is provided by the plantar ligaments (in particular the long plantar, short plantar and plantar calcaneonavicular ligaments), as well as the medial ligament of the ankle joint. (shiken.ai)
Sacroiliac1
Vertebral column1
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament contributes to the strength, balance and firmness of all components of the vertebral column. (anatomy.app)
Anterior transverse arch1
  • Your foot has three arches: medial longitudinal, lateral longitudinal, and anterior transverse arch. (mtdevlab.com)
FEMALE Pelvis3
  • In This Section you will find detailed different Sections about the different organs and structures in the region of the Pelvis including Male pelvis anatomy , Female pelvis anatomy , pelvic girdle an. (edoctoronline.com)
  • This anatomically detailed model is a great way to teach and learn the anatomy of the human female pelvis. (candent.ca)
  • This skeleton is great for detailed study of the skeletal anatomy of the female pelvis. (candent.ca)
Pelvis1
Attaches1
  • The tectorial membrane is the superior extension of the posterior longitudinal ligament and attaches to the anterolateral aspect of the foramen magnum. (physio-pedia.com)
Ankle3
  • laciniatum of the ankle-joint), although called ligaments, have no direct developmental association with articular ligaments. (co.ma)
  • We address less common immediate diagnoses for ankle sprains: medial ligament injury and significant ankle fractures. (mhmedical.com)
  • As the ankle is least stable in plantarflexion, where most stability is provided by the ligaments, injuries are more common when the foot is in this position. (mhmedical.com)
Arches6
  • The transverse ligament of the atlas (Figs. 296 and 297) is a strong band, placed transversely, which arches backwards behind the neck of the dens of the epistropheus. (co.ma)
  • The damping function is performed in particular by transverse and two longitudinal arches. (maisonbaum.com)
  • Consisting of the flatter of the two longitudinal arches, the lateral arch lies on the ground during the standing position. (mtdevlab.com)
  • In this article, an in-depth examination of the anatomy, structure, and clinical correlations of the foot arches is made. (shiken.ai)
  • The medial arch is the higher of the two longitudinal arches. (shiken.ai)
  • Pes planus is a common condition in which the longitudinal arches have been lost. (shiken.ai)
Gray's Anatomy2
  • Gray's Anatomy (Leatherbound Classics) (Leatherbound Classic Collection) by F.R.S. Henry Gray (2011) Leather Bound (2010th Edition). (anatomy.app)
  • This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1054 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918) Haschek, Wanda M. (wikipedia.org)
Atlas of Human Anatomy1
Structures4
  • Nevertheless, in relation to the fully formed joint, many structures are described as ligaments which do not take origin in the manner just indicated. (co.ma)
  • Two illustrations may be given of structures playing the part of ligaments within the capsule of a joint, although in the first instance they are not developed as ligaments. (co.ma)
  • Such structures as the stylo-hyoid ligament and the spheno-mandibular ligament, although described as ligaments, are in reality skeletal parts which have not attained their complete ssific development. (co.ma)
  • The anterior column consists of posterior longitudinal ligament and structures anterior to it [vertebral body and disc, anterior longitudinal ligament]. (boneandspine.com)
Discs2
  • These discs are further supported by the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments. (medscape.com)
  • Conse quently the synovial stratum is absent only from the free surface of articular cartilage , although it forms a thicker layer upon the inner surface of the articular capsule than upon the free surfaces of interarticular ligaments, discs, and menisci. (co.ma)
Fibres1
  • and a crus superius, also median and longitudinal, whose fibres extend from the crus transversum upwards to the posterior surface of the basilar part of occipital bone, immediately subjacent to the membrana tectoria. (co.ma)
Injuries2
  • It is known that the landing motion in sports is a motion by which athletes are easily injured [1] [2], and the injuries during landing account for 80% of the non-contact type injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). (scirp.org)
  • Anterior longitudinal ligament injuries in whiplash may lead to cervical instability. (hayneschiropractic.com)
Cecum1
  • The cecum and colon have 3 longitudinal muscular bands called tenia and multiple sacculations called haustra. (medscape.com)
Connects1
  • A long ligament called the anterior longitudinal ligament connects on the front of the vertebral bodies. (health-local.com)
Vessels1
  • A network of various internal vertebral venous blood vessels of the epidural sinuses (Batson's plexus) passes between the dura mater and the posterior longitudinal ligament. (anatomy.app)
Neck1
Femoral1
Bony1
  • Lamellar 3D Titanium Technology incorporates 300-500 um longitudinal channels, which in conjunction with transverse windows, create an interconnected lattice designed to allow for bony integration [1,2]. (stryker.com)